From Pen Pals to Global Citizens

Jean Kirshner, Eli Tzib, Zilpa Tzib and Sara Fry

Walking into our respective classrooms in Belize and Colorado, students share compelling insights as they write and talk about hopes, dreams, and concerns that children share—no matter where they grow up.

"Students in Colorado are like us. We all want to succeed in life and to care for our families," says 9-year-old Franklin from Eden Primary School in Benque Viejo, Belize.